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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.55, 232.52 and 109.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.55, 232.52 and 109.55 is: 151.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.55 : 232.52 = 109.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.55/232.52 = 109.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.55x = 232.52 × 109.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.55x = 25,472.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,472.57/168.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.13

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